"Why ask, just follow you, can you lead us out of Earth?"
At this point, Xiao Wenâs eyes lit up, "Qiaoqiao, if you really have this ability, Iâd be over the moon. I really want to see what itâs like outside Earth, are there cultivators there? Iâve heard that long ago, because Earthâs spiritual energy was destroyed, many cultivators used immortal power to go to another world, a cultivation world, just like the imaginary land where immortals reside, like the Heavenly Palace. I really want to go see it..."
Xiao Wenâs voice had a dreamlike quality,
Qiaoqiao burst into laughter, "Sister Xiao Wen, are you making up a TV show here, talking about cultivation worlds? Itâs already good if we can live well in this world."
Xiao Wen giggled, "Iâm just thinking itâs fun. You little girl have no sense of humor at all."
Qiaoqiao laughed and suddenly asked, "Sister Xiao Wen, then how should we talk to Xiao Nan?"
"No need to tell him, just let Xiao Nan follow us." Xiao Wen said casually.
"Is it okay to do it this way...?" Qiaoqiao asked worriedly,
"Of course itâs okay." Xiao Wen tapped Qiaoqiaoâs forehead lightly, "You little girl, why so worried? Xiao Nan is a simple kid, you donât need to make things complicated for him."
Qiaoqiao grabbed Xiao Wenâs arm, rested her head on her shoulder, and said lovingly, "Sister Xiao Wen, itâs so nice having you and Ling Nan."
Xiao Wen nodded with delight, "Yeah, I think weâre pretty great too."
"Sister Xiao Wen, canât you be a bit modest..."
"Itâs the truth, why should I be modest?" Xiao Wen said confidently.
Qiaoqiao laughed happily.
The next morning after breakfast, Qiaoqiao told Gu Muran about this plan, that the three of them were going out for a trip and would be back in about three to five days.
Gu Muran was a very smart person, knew Qiaoqiao definitely had things to do, and if he went along, he would only be a burden because he already knew these three had very skilled abilities.
And he also wanted to use this opportunity to pass on the contents of the textbooks to Xiao Mutou.
He was a little genius indeed.
Gu Muran himself graduated from a teacher-training school, and he genuinely loved students like this from the bottom of his heart, naturally didnât want Xiao Mutouâs talent to be wasted.
So itâs very important to enlighten him now.
Otherwise, if this child loses interest in learning, even if heâs a genius, it will be useless, so this is a very important stage for Xiao Mutou.
As for the old clan leaderâs previous actions, Gu Muran didnât hold them in high regard.
Over the years, he had been bullied many times and had almost died a few times trying to protect his younger siblings.
But in the end, those people only became more aggressive, showing no intention of leaving them alone.
So, he truly didnât mind.
Besides, the old clan leader sincerely pleaded for his forgiveness; this was the first time someone treated him this way.
Qiaoqiao was happy upon hearing Gu Muranâs arrangement, since this big brother genuinely graduated from a teacherâs academy and had real talent and knowledge.
Although he hadnât been assigned a job yet, it didnât mean he lacked the ability to teach students.
Before this, Qiaoqiao was worried about what would happen to the textbooks in the hands of the Old Scholar, but now those worries were gone.
Qiaoqiao spoke softly, "Big brother, you rest assured here, itâs very safe, nothing will happen. When I come back, weâll go home together."
"Yeah, I actually quite like it here." Gu Muran looked at the picturesque Peach Blossom Valley and sighed, "Qiaoqiao, this is a place where one can find peace."
"Indeed, Peach Blossom Valley is truly wonderful; I quite like it too." Qiaoqiao said as she slung her backpack over her shoulder, "Big brother, weâre leaving."
"Alright, make sure you all stay safe." Gu Muran instructed.
Qiaoqiao and her companions left the wooden building, said goodbye to the old clan leader, and started heading out the mountain with Xiao Wen and Ling Nan.
Qiaoqiao had looked at the map and roughly knew the direction, and she had inquired around. Although no one knew about Cliff Village, she was aware of the closest county town to Cliff Village.
In her past life, there was a small military airport there, where she boarded a flight to the Imperial Capital.
Thatâs how she managed to return to the Imperial Capital so quickly.
That county town is called Gaowa County.
From Gaowa County to Cliff Village, itâs a three-hour jeep ride, so Qiaoqiao knew Gaowa County Town isnât too far from Cliff Village.
Finding Gaowa County is equivalent to finding Cliff Village.
Soon, the three arrived in Gaowa County, and there they naturally heard about Cliff Village.
However, when talking about Cliff Village, peopleâs expressions were subtle and apprehensive, and Qiaoqiao of course knew what this was about.
In this hundred-mile radius, Cliff Village is a place thatâs detested yet impossible to avoid.
They rested in Gaowa County for one night, and the next morning, the three took a four-wheeled tractor, which locals use as transportation, towards Cliff Village.
The road wasnât good, and the four-wheeled tractor bounced along the way as it reached the foot of the mountain, even Qiaoqiao and Xiao Wen, with their strong physiques, turned pale.
Ling Nan seemed completely unaffected.
Qiaoqiao reached out and rubbed Xiao Wenâs forehead for a while, and Xiao Wenâs complexion gradually improved.
Qiaoqiao rubbed herself a few times, and when she recovered, the three began their climb up the mountain.
It was nearing noon, and much like going to Peach Blossom Valley, there wasnât a proper road, just mountain trails. There was a very close path to Cliff Village, but it was full of cliffs.
After looking at the map, Qiaoqiao realized they were close to the border.
It should be said this was the nearest village to the border.
In two lives, this mountain forest left no impression on her, but when they reached the village entrance, Qiaoqiaoâs expression suddenly darkened.
It was already dusk, the sunset glow enveloping this quiet little mountain village.
The village was built atop a cliff, making the approach from the cliffâs rockface very close, but extremely dangerous.
Only some hunters dared to do it, so most people took this path to enter the village.
At this moment, Qiaoqiao and her companions were hiding behind a bush.
Ling Nan was quiet and didnât ask why they were crouching here instead of entering the village, and Xiao Wen was the same. Qiaoqiao looked at the tranquil village bathed in the evening sunlight, with wisps of cooking smoke rising, making it look akin to an imaginary land of joy and plenty.